4 Reasons You Need A Wedding Planner From “Yes” To “I Do”

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Photo: Erika Geier Photography | Wedding Planner: Malleret Designs | Venue: The Vault at Corinthian Houston | Suits + Accessories: b.Kreps&Co. | Jewelry: Zadok Jewelers | Cake: Susie’s Cakes
First Things First: Why You Should Hire A Wedding Planner

Hiring a wedding planner is essential for your sanity when beginning your wedding planning journey. Why? It saves you countless hours of worry and unnecessary stress, allowing you to enjoy your wedding day and focus on what’s most important… the moments between you and your partner.

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This Wedding Planning Checklist is a Must-Read For The Newly Engaged

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Photo: Amelia Soegijono Photography | Venue: Chateau de Santeny | LXE Moments | Gown: Vivienne Paris Bride | Makeup + Hair: Reina Kim Artirsty

You’ve said yes or popped the question, the ring is sparkling, and the excitement of a lifetime with your partner is just beginning. But what comes next? It’s time to plan the big day, and while it might seem overwhelming, don’t fret. We’re here to help with our comprehensive wedding planning timeline and checklist, featured in the 2023 issue of Weddings in Houston Magazine.

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Designed to Perfection: Mod Effect Events

White wedding reception dinner with glass candle holders and pillar candles.
Photo: Mac Anthony Photography

“If you can dream it, we can get it created,” says Francisca Ezeadum, owner and in-house designer of Mod Effect Events.

Started in 2009 as an event-planning service, Mod Effect has blossomed into more since adding décor rentals in 2016. They carry everything from luxury décor, furniture, and tableware to fresh and silk florals to make a bride or groom’s dreams into reality.

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My Life As An Engaged & Confused Bride: Starting The Wedding Planning Journey

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Photo: Libby Neder Photography

My name is Tara and I am the Production Manager here at Weddings in Houston. In October 2019, I got engaged to my best friend after over four years together. I was ecstatic, finally all of my “wedding industry knowledge” could be put to use in planning my own wedding! I quickly found out that being on the bride’s side of things is entirely different from the wedding media and marketing side.

Engaged couples have their own set of challenges—challenges that I, myself, have now been experiencing throughout my own wedding planning journey. In addition, with everything going on in the world, we engaged couples are having to navigate wedding planning in an unprecedented way. We are having to utilize virtual venue tours, video calls with potential vendors, and more to plan our upcoming weddings during a pandemic. – All while trying to remain hopeful that everything will be able to go as “planned”.  I found that getting started was the hardest part of my own wedding planning process.

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Ivory And Gold Styled Shoot By Events De Luxe

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Houston wedding expert Shari Costigan of Events de Luxe evokes the timeless traditions of the South, with this ivory and gold styled shoot featuring fellow Weddings In Houston partners Sandlewood Manor, Civic Photos and Cakes by GinaThe vintage Southern wedding charm of this plantation-inspired Houston wedding venue comes to life through lush ivory flowers paired with gold-trimmed tableware, shimmering sequins and dramatic pops of black. A classic Southern wedding venue, tons of black and gold wedding decor accents, and a backdrop of picturesque scenery make for a perfect wedding celebration. Want to bring the same level of Southern sophistication to your own big day? Reach out to our spotlight Houston vendors, and make sure to let them know you found them on Weddings in Houston—Houston’s go-to resource for everything wedding!

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“Ivory And Gold Styled Shoot By Events De Luxe” Spotlight Vendors — Photography: Civic Photos | Planning, Coordination, Styling, Flowers & Decor: Events de Luxe | Venue: Sandlewood Manor | Cake: Cakes By Gina

Contributing Vendors: Yellow Rose Calligraphy, Hèritage Macarons, Something BLUE, Gems Dots Jewelry, Big Ass Balloons